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🧸 Where to donate toys and games in New Jersey
Clean toys and complete games go to thrift stores year-round. Around the holidays, toy drives need new toys for local kids.
Before you go
- Check that puzzles and games have all their pieces.
- Stuffed animals are welcome at some animal shelters as pet toys.
13 places in New Jersey take toys and games.
Midland ParkCall to confirm
Midland Park Community Thrift Shop
- clothing
- shoes
- accessories
- toys
- electronics
- linens
- books
TeterboroCall to confirm
Bergen County Animal Shelter & Adoption Center
- pet food
- towels
- blankets
- cleaning supplies
- toys
Jersey CityCall to confirm
WomenRising
- new toiletries
- new clothing
- new bedding
- games
- books
- office equipment
Not accepted: used items
BloomfieldCall to confirm
Bloomfield Animal Shelter
- cat and dog food
- litter
- unopened cat toys
- crates and carriers
- collars, leashes, harnesses
- treats (no rawhide)
- cleaning supplies
Not accepted: rawhide
MontclairCall to confirm
Toni's Closet
- gently used clothing
- toys
- home items
Montclair
Second Time Around Shop
- clothing for all ages
- jewelry
- household goods
- books
- baby gear
- toys
- collectibles
Union
2nd Ave. / GreenDrop Community Donation Center (benefits Purple Heart Foundation)
- clothing and shoes
- bed and bath
- housewares
- books and media
- games and toys
- small appliances
- small furniture
Piscataway
FISH, Inc. (Middlesex County)
- clothing
- coats
- footwear
- bed linens and blankets
- small toys and games
- books
Not accepted: items not in good condition
Freehold
St. Peter's Thrift Shop
- clothing, shoes and outerwear in good condition
- towels and bedding
- kitchen utensils and cookware
- games and luggage
Not accepted: cribs; infant or toddler car seats; mattresses and mattress covers; textbooks and cookbooks; broken or stained toys
Bridgewater
Somerset Regional Animal Shelter
- Pet food
- Pet toys
- Dog sweaters (call for current needs)
Cherry HillCall to confirm
Goodwill Attended Donation Center - Cherry Hill
- gently used clothing and accessories
- household goods
- toys
- books
- computers and electronics
- furniture
- home medical equipment
CamdenCall to confirm
Salvation Army Camden Kroc Center
- new toys for children 0-12 (holiday toy shop)
- Adopt-a-Family gifts
SwedesboroCall to confirm
King's Things Thrift Shop
- clothing
- shoes
- household items
- toys